Necktie knot simulator



Sept. 1, 1964 L. LEVKO NECKTIE KNOT SIMULATOR Filed April 4, 1962 ATTORNEY.

United States Patent 3,146,467 NECKTIE KNOT SIMULATGR Leo Lei/k0, 146 W. 79th St, New York 24, N.Y. Filed Apr. 4, 1962, Ser. No. 185,925 3 Claims. (Cl. 2-153) This invention relates to a three part device for neatly simulating the knot of a necktie, although no knotting is required in its use.

It is well known in the art of apparel accessories to provide necktie knot covers or forming devices of various designs. The present invention provides an improved geometry of a necktie knot simulator which by virtue of its separate ducting paths and independent cover sheath affords a non-bunching easily threaded operation which leads to a neater result without requiring the use of a mirror for its successful application.

It is the principal object of the present invention to provide an easily applied and manufactured necktie accessory which obviates the knotting operation while assuring a neat appearance.

It is another object of this invention to provide a device which prevents wear or wrinkling of a necktie and yet presents a neat and attractive appearance.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an outlet guide for a simulated necktie knot which permits a choice of pleating styles.

For other objects and a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which FIGURE 1 is a frontal view of the inner hinged assembly of the preferred form of the invention shown in an open position during the first step of application in which the minor or rear end only of the necktie has been placed into both of its ducts,

FIG. 2 is a frontal view of the inner hinged assembly of FIG. 1 still shown in its open position, but during the second step of application in which the major or front end of the necktie has been placed into position,

FIG. 3 is a frontal view of the inner hinged assembly of FIG. 1 shown in its closed knot-simulating position after the third or hinge-closing step of application and during the fourth and final step of application in which the outer sheath member is being slid upward into covering relation to the inner hinged assembly,

FIG. 4 is a frontal view showing the final appearance of the knot simulator of FIG. 1,

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the three partially assembled piece of the invention shown without the presence of a necktie,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the closed hinged inner assembly,

FIG. 7 is a side view in elevation of the closed hinged inner assembly,

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the outer sheath member,

FIG. 9 is a rear view of FIG. 4 with the tie finally formed,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged fragmentary frontal perspective view of the hinge which connects the two inner assembly parts together, parts being shown broken away,

FIG. 11 is a front view showing one alternative necktie pleating style made possible by the bifurcated outlet guide of the inner assembly,

FIG. 12 is a front View showing a second alternative necktie pleating style made possible by the bifurcated outlet guide of the inventions inner assembly, and

FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view through line Iii-13 of FIG. 3 showing the two adjacent necktie outlet ducts of the subject device.

Referring now to the drawings, 16 designates the rear 3,146,467 Patented Sept. 1, 1964 half of the inner assembly, 17 is the front half of the inner assembly which is hinged to the rear half member 16, and 18 designates the outer decorative sheath member.

The rear half member 16 is generally of triangular shape and may be formed from metal or plastic, and is provided at the top, which comprises its broadest width, with a first pair of guiding fingers 19 which cooperate with a second pair of guiding fingers 21 emerging from the rear half 16 at its median plane to form a first pair of partially open ducts 22 and 23 for guiding the minor or inside tie end 24 and the major or outside end 26, respectively, of a tie 27.

The rear half member 16 is also provided with two resilient fingers 28 at its bottom narrower end which form a bifurcated open mouthed guide for the inside tie end 24. In addition to their principal function in guiding inner tie end 24, fingers 28 also comprises a contouring form over which the outer tie end 26 may be spread as shown in FIG. 2. A third function of fingers 28 is to provide a slot 29 formed by the gap between fingers 28 into which the material of tie end 26 may be folded to form a central pleat 31 as shown in FIG. 12 or two side pleats as shown in FIG. 11.

The front half member 17 also may be formed from metal or plastic and is hinged by two pairs of hinge bosses 32 and hinge pins 33 of the rear half member 16, FIG. 10 and turned hinge lips 34 of the front half 17.

Two extension fingers 35 near the hinge line of the front half member 17 and integral therewith serve to close the gaps between fingers 19 and 21 of rear half member 16 so as to complete the guidance of partial ducts 22 and 23 when the outer hinged front half member 17 is closed upon rear half member 16. The front half closure member 17 is also provided with a pair of spring fingers 36 which embrace the mating fingers 28 of rear half member 16 through the material of major tie end 26 when the mutually hinged parts 16 and 1'7 are closed together as shown in FIG. 3.

The two hinged half member 16 and 17 may thus be seen to comprise a separable chamber having two necktie inlet ducts 22 and 23, and two necktie outlet ducts 38 and 39, FIG. 13. A first outlet duct 33 is formed by fingers 28 of rear half 16 to guide minor tie end 24 on its way out, while outlet duct 39 is formed by the space between fingers 28 of half member 16 and fingers 36 of closure half member 17 to guide and form the major tie end 26 on its way out.

The outer decorative necktie sheath 18 may also be formed of metal or plastic and is designed to resiliently cover and embrace the tie retaining assembly 1617 so as to comprise a simulated necktie knot. Various decorative coverings may be applied to sheath 18 such as fabric, flock, fur, phosphorescent paint or gems. Also, the sheath may be decorated by embossing or engraving.

The operation of the device shown in the drawings is as follows: First, with the hinged subassembly 1617 open, FIG. 1, the inside minor end 24 of the tie 27 is threaded through open sided inlet duct 22, between fingers 19 and 21, and thence through the outlet duct between fingers 28.

Secondly, with cover member 17 still open, FIG. 2, the outside major end 26 of tie 27 is placed through open sided inlet duct 23, between fingers 19 and 21, and thence is laid over the fingers 28 which will form the inner half of outlet duct 39 when fingers 36 of front closure member 17 forming its outer half are closed thereon.

Thirdly, FIG. 3, front closure member 17 is closed so that spring fingers 36 hold tie end 26 in place against the fingers 28 so as to hold the former against the latter.

Fourthly, and finally, sheath 18 is placed onto both tie ends 24 and 25, FIG. 3, and is slid upward into the posi- 3 tion of FIG. 4 where it embraces the tie 2'7 and closed subassembly 16-17, FIGS. 4 and 9.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it shall be understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A necktie knot simulator comprising a rear member having a wider end and a narrower end, a front closure member hinged to said rear member at its wider end, said front and rear members forming a separable chamber having two diametrically opposed necktie inlet ducts adjacent to the wider end of said rear member and first and second necktie outlet guide ducts located at the narrow end of said rear member, and a sheath member resiliently embracing said front closure member.

2. A necktie knot simulator comprising a rear member having a wider end and a narrower end, opposed spaced fingers on the narrower end, a front closure member hinged to said rear member at its Wider end, said front and rear members forming a separable chamber having two diametrically opposed necktie inlet ducts adjacent to the wider end of said rear member and first and second necktie outlet guide ducts located at the narrow end of said rear member, and a sheath member resiliently embracing said front closure member, said first outlet duct formed by said opposing fingers integral with said rear member, and said second outlet duct formed by two resilient fingers secured to said closure member and embracing the said fingers of the rear member.

3, A necktie knot simulator comprising a rear member having a wider end and a narrower end, opposed fingers on the narrower end thereof, a front closure member hinged to said rear member at its wider end, said front and rear members forming a separable chamber having two diametrically opposed necktie inlet ducts adiacent to the wider end of said rear member and first and second necktie outlet guide ducts located at the narrower end of said rear member, and a sheath member adapted resiliently to embrace said front closure member, said rear member fingers having a gap therebetween receiving a tie end of the necktie material.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,104,411 Cohen July 21, 1914 1,923,824 Heitzman Aug. 22, 1933 2,269,017 Gladstone June 6, 1942 2,636,178 Corey Apr. 28, 1953 2,714,719 Peake Aug. 9, 1955 FOREIGN PATENTS 923,073 France June 6, 1947 

1. A NECKTIE KNOT SIMULATOR COMPRISING A REAR MEMBER HAVING A WIDER END AND A NARROWER END, A FRONT CLOSURE MEMBER HINGED TO SAID REAR MEMBER AT ITS WIDER END, SAID FRONT AND REAR MEMBERS FORMING A SEPARABLE CHAMBER HAVING TWO DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED NECKTIE INLET DUCTS ADJACENT TO THE WIDER END OF SAID REAR MEMBER AND FIRST AND SECOND NECKTIE OUTLET GUIDE DUCTS LOCATED AT THE NARROW 